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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1960
Page
1
The Kansas House approved 80 to 31 a bill to send 2.5 million dollars in sales tax money to local units of government, boosting total local aid to 15 million for reducing poverty taxes. The measure advances to the Senate and then Gov. Docking.
Kansas Attorney General John Anderson announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. The Olathe native, serving his second term as AG, joins Gale Moss and Wint Smith as potential contenders, with Smith not seeking re election to Congress.
Jerry Griffith, 27, of 1002 N Steuben, charged with second degree burglary for allegedly breaking into the Tommy Anderson filling station at 101 S Central the night of Jan 16. He posted $2000 bond and is to appear for a preliminary hearing. Three youths stopped him near 2nd and Evergreen after he fled. A metal cabinet and cigarette machine were opened but nothing stolen. Griffith suffered a broken jaw during arrest and is under care after hospital release.
A tape recorder stolen from Zion United Church of Christ in York contains a sermon by Pastor Arthur L. Grove. The message centers on the Eighth Commandment Thou shalt not steal emphasizing moral guidance tied to the burglary.
The Kansas Senate approved a House bill to raise salaries for personnel at state mental hospitals tuberculosis centers and boys and girls industrial schools with a 37 to 0 vote. The measure provides 895000 for raises, complements Docking’s recommended funding, and awaits House concurrence on a minor amendment before going to the governor. The session also endorsed 35 million for new university buildings and 18.7 million for hospital operations for 1961, with fees proposed to increase for hunting and fishing licenses.
In fog eight miles northwest of Alta Vista Kansas a head on crash between a school bus and a pickup killed truck driver Bob L. Brown 30 of Alta Vista. Bus driver Gus Zerbe also of Alta Vista was injured. Pupils Larry Dugan Eva Glessner and Dale Florence were hospitalized with various injuries.
Jasper County grand jury heard more testimony on unexplained bombings in Joplin. Four telephone operators and a fireman involved in a September bombing were questioned. The jury, convened November 23, will report its findings before February 15.
Tribune ad notes Wasser for insurance with phone 119 and states to call after 6 p.m. at 700 if the carrier cannot be reached during the day. It instructs readers to phone their carrier and provides fallback contact details.
New York AP reports former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley reflects on her year reign ending in 1959. She tours parks and farms with blue ribbons, studies acting with Lee Strasberg, and pursues singing while preparing a CBS show Be Our Guest with George de Witt.
Paris AP reports Paul Delouvrier, chief representative in Algeria, urged insurgents to lay down arms and end the four day general strike against self determination. He broadcast the plea from Algiers as barricades rose and thousands remained armed. Delouvrier said no one in Algiers wants secession or a government crisis.
Margaret Hedgecock won an annulment in District Court. Kenneth Mundt received the 16 cats from the marriage and the judge ordered Margaret to pay 25 dollars monthly for three years or until fewer than five cats remain.
Navy ships hunted the 800 pound gondola jettisoned from the world's largest balloon after it dropped 360 miles northeast of Trinidad and 420 miles southeast of Antigua. Project Skyhood aimed to study cosmic rays with film loaded gear. The gondola was cut loose as winds blew it toward Venezuela.
Four people were slain at the home of Dr Francis Clarke in New Brunswick New Jersey. A red and black taxi used as a getaway car was found abandoned in Elizabeth about 25 miles from the scene. Police questioned a man fitting the description of the suspect. The victims include Dr Clarke’s wife a maid a housekeeper and a Newark taxi driver. The motive remains unknown. The Clarke home is described as a large colonial next to firs and an orchard near Route 27.
Southeast Kansas sportsmen organize to promote a game refuge near St. Paul after a deadlock delayed the project. The state bought 3000 acres for over half a million dollars and will lose federal funds if action does not occur by June 30. Bill Fowler was invited. Clell McClung may attend.
Coventry police chief ordered an investigation after stripper Jeaneatte Day accused herself of shedding seven veils at a party for 50 city officers in Bolton. Day, 25, faced indecency charges in court and was fined one pound after asking why her act pleased Coventry constables but not Bolton workers.
At Seoul railway station a crowd rushing for the last train to Mokpo resulted in 31 deaths and 50 injuries. The tragedy followed a snowbound stair collapse and a parking of 3,000 sold tickets for 16 coaches. Transportation Minister Kim Sh Hwan resigned. station master relieved. President Rhee ordered an investigation.
Bell Helicopter unveiled a 160 pound scooter that travels up to 25 mph on a cushion of air. It uses a two cycle engine to power a large fan and lifts about two inches off the ground.
Kansas traffic death log shows 1 death in 24 hours ending 9 am Wednesday. Comparisons indicate 1960 period lists 23 fatalities versus 32 in 1959. Reductions reflect early year traffic patterns and reporting.
Chanute Junior Chamber of Commerce discussed co sponsorship of a Spring Farm and Aloine Show with the Senior Chamber of Commerce at Tioga Hotel. The event would occur at the National Guard Armory in late April or early May with space for exhibitors and local talent shows.
Alton H. Linderman, 39, father of six from Louisville Kansas, was found dead in a ditch beside a country road northeast of Wamego after his car slid into a snowbank. County Attorney Don Williams cited exposure and exhaustion as the cause.
The Topeka forecast says mostly cloudy and colder tonight with partly cloudy conditions Thursday. Western and central sections see clearing overnight. Temperatures expected in the 15 to 25 degree range tonight and 35 to 45 tomorrow with limited precipitation yesterday 0.01 inch and trace today. Day highs ranged 30 to 52 across Kansas cities and overnight lows 19 to 33.
Two non injury traffic accidents occurred yesterday. Victor L. Cawthorn’s 1950 Ford and Burlingame’s 1959 Olds sustained extensive front and rear damage in a collision at Island Highland. Cawthorn was cited for reckless driving for the 4 p.m. court appearance. A second crash at 4th and Highland involved Charles Cumings and Jerry Dean Patton with $15 and $25 damage to the trunk and front of their cars.
In Chetopa Kansas Frank Wells about 70 died when a house burned. The fire destroyed the dwelling where he had lived with for five years. The origin of the blaze is undetermined. Art Reed, owner and sole other occupant, escaped.
Bea trice Hilda Davis 27 and her four year old daughter Peggy Ann plus two sons Jerry Lee 2 and Shirley Ann two months old were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in their overheated Kingsville home. Arthur L. Davis returned from a 36 hour naval duty to find them dead. Autopsies confirmed CO poisoning and Justice of the Peace R J Sims ruled the deaths thus.
The Kansas Senate approved a constitutional amendment to revise personal property taxation by exempting household furnishings while eliminating the $200 family exemption. If the House concurs, the measure goes to November ballot. Sponsored by Sen. Garner Shriver it could shift tax revenue and requires implementing legislation next session.
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